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National Republican., 1887-01-01
Absent Minded Men.

Especial Correspondence of the Traveller.l
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. Ex-senator
Camden, of West Virginia, is probably the
most absent minded man In public life. OF
course you have heard of the man who
put his trousers to bed and hung himself
over the back of chair, and the other fellow
who kicked himself out Of his front door,
while his dog held possession OF the drawing
room. Camden Is the hero OF some stories
that are on a par with these. Not long
ago Senator Eustis, of Louisiana, gave an
elaL crate dinner, to which Camden was in
vited He accepted and went. day or
two afterward he happened to see the invi-
tation upon his desk. Turning TO his pri-
vate secretary he remarked that he owed
Eustis most humble apology for neglect
ing to reply, and said he intended to square
himself without delay. The secretary
looked up with au amazed smile and said
that he didn't see any great necessity for
apologizing, statement that at once
arrested the senator's attention.
Then the secretary quietly inquired,
"Senator, why do you propose TO apologize
to Mr.. Eustisp Don't you remember that
you went to his dinner and came home ana
said that you had an elegant timeY After
thinking for moment, Camden did re-
member that he had been the guest OF his
colleague, and IL Is perhaps unnecessary 10
add that he didn't apologize. Another In
cident happened IN the Senate chamber
Just before the opening OF the session. The
senator was busy at his desk looking over
his correspondence, when gentleman en-
tered and shook him cordially by the hand.
Camden had puzzled look upon his face,
but he conversed with the visitor for some
| little time. When the gentleman left,
| the senator turned around and said to
Mr.. Kenna, his colleague, ''John, who is
that young fellow Wv Kenna replied,
''GreaJ Scott, Camden, that is the young
lieutenant who is going to marry your
daughter next week" A few evenings ago
| Camden thought he would go to the theater.
AS 1t was raining; he borrowed an umbrella
from his private secretary and marched
down the street. When he returned his
secretary was astonished TO see him come
into the house dripping with rain, aud his
new silk hat all but ruined. Camden had
walked home In the storm without his UNI
brela, simply because he had forgotten
that he carried one to the theater. The
senator knows his weakness, but he is ap
parently unable to cope successfully with It,
National Republican., 1887-01-01
Christmas at aamlIne Church.

The Hamline Sabbath school he'd its usual
Christmas entertainment ON last Wednesday
afternoon at I:3O o'clock. The large and COM
modious church was crowded. to its utmost ca
frlen is After short but interesting literary
and musical programme the scholars gave con-
tributions of provisions, money, and clothing,
the value of which amounted TO about 81 %, for
ner the superintendent then arose, and, In a
few well-choseA remarks, presented crayon
portraits of themselves TO the pastor, Dr. Price,
had concluded the little ones were taken down
stairs TO the school room and served with ice
cream and cake, thus making II pleasant end
ing to II most enjoyable occasion, and one
iDants
National Republican., 1887-01-01
ALL coughs and colds that we endure.
Quickly flee from Red Star Cough Cure.
Weak of Prayer.

The Presbyterian churches OF Washington
will observe the week Of prayer by union
meeting at the First Presbyterian Church. on
Four and a half street, from - to O'Clock each
day. The leaders of the meetings and the sub
jects are US follows: Monday, Jan. (Rev. j. W.
McIlvain, moderator ofthe presDy terry Praise
and thanksgiving for continued blessings.
Tuesday, Jan. 4 REV. A. W. Pitzer, ID. D.)-
Humiliation and confession of national and in.
dividual sins. Wednesday. Jan. (Rev. T. s.
Childs. d. D.)-Prayer for the church. its uni
fcation, and extension. Thursday. Jan. 6
(Rev. 7. s: Hamlin. ID. D.)-Prayer for families
ID. D.)-Prayer Tor missions. Saturday, Jan.
(Rev. Eugene Peck)-Prayer for nations.
National Republican., 1887-01-01
washington schuetzen vereIn.

The committee OF the Washington schuetzen
Vereip, appointed for the purpose, have ar
ranged the following programme Of entertain
ment for 1887 on the evening of Feb. 8 a
grand masquerade ball will be given, and on
March % the childrens ball takes place. Both
eyents VIII take place ~ Aoner Eieii lhere
of which will be observed as loug as the
weather does not interfere should It be con-
cluded to hold grand festival of the old style.
the two concerts for June will be withdrawn.
II not, two festivals will be given as usual-one
during the early part of the summer and one
toward autumn. Any chance Offering OF
promising variety in the Sunday entertain
ments Will be seized upon by the committee
and the assistance of every member issolicited
TO aid the same.
National Republican., 1887-01-01
The Weakness of woman-A Constant
study OF n Noted woman's Life.

Mrs, Lydia e. Pinkham, for years, made the
disease and weakness OF her sex Il constant
study, and as result Of 1t was the famous
Vegetable Compound" Her knowledge
equals that of any frstolgss physician and
therefore the remedy can be taken with per.
feet confidence The subjects of treatment are
so delicate that 1t is hard to be understood
without trespasslng on the grounds of what
may seem improper language yet II is we'll
known fact that not one woman In ten Is free
from pain aud troubles, therefore here is no
good reason why they should not have the
means placed before them OF saving them
selves all, II not the greater part ofthe periodic
and other suffering, The medicine is not an
abortion remedy, but is exclusively for good
purposes aud will aid and strengthen every
woman who takes II in good faith
National Republican., 1887-01-01

of(en so offensive that he cannot go into society
and he becomes an object OF disgust, Amer
time liberation sets in, the spongy bones are
attacked and frequently entirely destroyed.
A constant source Of discomfort is the dripping
of the puruent secrf tionS.into the throat, some
times producing ihyeterate bronchitis, which
in Its turn has been the exciting cause OF pull
nonary disease. The brilliant results which
have attended its use for years past properly
designate Ely's Cream Balm as by far the best
II not the only real cure for hay fever rose
cold and cataTrh
National Republican., 1887-01-01
Prevention BETTER Than Cure.

Many persons are affected with skin erup-
tions boils, or ulcers. Brandreth's Pills taken
freely will in short time effect complete
cure OF all such troubles. Ulcers Of long stand.
ing have been cured by them. Carbuncles
have been checked IN their incipiency by
them. The worst fever sores, bed sores. and
the like have been driven from the skin by
them. Only begin In time and few OF Bran-
dreth's Pills win prevent many a sickness.
Taken freely they will cure any disease.
National Republican., 1887-01-01
THE nineteenth century has provided the
greatest Roman of them all, Salvation Oil. 1t
RobberIes Reportsd.

Angeline Brown, 4O7 A street southeast, re-
ports that her clothes line was robbed OF IS
worth Of clothing. James Ford reports the
larceny of n pool ball, worth S2 j. T. Simp-
son, 1900 street southeast, reports that bis
house was entered and robbed OF $3.50 In
money ssand 81 worth of tobacco. Sigmund
Schragenheim, i9l street southwest, reports
that his stable was broken open aud robbed OF
a set of harness and blanket worth SIT.
National Republican., 1887-01-01
Handsome Recognition of services.

At a recent meeting of the Washington
schuetzen Verein Messrs. Simon Wolf. John L.
Vogt and Christian Rupert were appointed
committee to acknowledge the valuable ser.
vices of Mr.. Reinhod Springsguth. who has
passed Il continuous service OF ten years as sec
retary of the verein, and proven most able
and valuable officer. The committee has pre-
sented TO Mr.. Sprinpsguth, as u Christmas gilt
of the verein the Empire edition OF Shakespeare,
proiuse with the finest steel engravings, valued
at $40. This. alone, will give an idea of the
beauty and elegance OF the work.
National Republican., 1887-01-01
Ordination of u AIinIster.

Zion Baptist Church Thursday was the scene
of the ordination of the Rev, W. j. Howard to
the ministry; the present supply OF the church.
Rev. A. S. Thomas, of the Enon Church,
preached the sermon; Rev. W. B. johnson, OF
the Second Church, delivered the charge; the
right hand of fellowship was extended by the
moderator. Rev. w. Ii. Phillips, and prayer
was offered by Rev. Robert Johnson, of the
Fourth Church.
National Republican., 1887-01-01
Liouor Lioenses Grapted.

The following liquor licenses have been
granted: Kate Homer. Samuel orrison, Lu-
dolph Friedrich, Maurice Roach, W, Foley.
A. Beach, D. U. Shelton, II. b. Klrkwood. john
Denniger, Henry Brock, Kate o. Brien, Martin
heimer, William SkelIY, Frank Adams.
National Republican., 1887-01-01
FULL DREss suIrs. Eiseman Bros, 9Th & E.
Four Young Thieves,

willshields, Robert Wood. Charles Goodall;
and Edward Henderson. all colored, ranging
in age from ~ to II years, have been arrested
by Officers Brice and McNeal for recent rob-
beries Henderson Is charged with having
several weeks ago Shields, Wood, and Good
all are wanted for robbing the jewelry estab-
lishment OF Gerome Desio, of 1928 Pennsyl-
rings, breastpins, &c, valued at sl63, and
some of the goods were recovered.
National Republican., 1887-01-01
ComnlnIninr CItizann.

Property owners on theline OF the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad in southeast Washing
ton have protested to the commissioners
against placing switch at the Intersection OF
X and Canal streets They also complain that
in making up freight trains Third and Fourth
streets are blockaded for fifteen minutes at a
Inn
National Republican., 1887-01-01
MAINTAINING HIS RIGHTS
In the Matter of Title to Certain wharf
Property. !

In the matter OF the Potomac fats title, in
volved in the equity cause of the United States
against Martin F, Morris and others, Daniel B.
Evans, through his attorney, Mr.. VIM. r.
Msttingly. has put in an answer. He claims.
as the owner of the square south Of square 4l5
and Of the riparian and wharf rights thereto.
having derived the same from his brother, the
late John o. Evans, who died Dec. 70, 1881, aud
who derived the conveyance from Motley
said Young always claimed these rights, and
his brother In 1872 built wharf in front OF
said square with improvements, costing Sl5 900.
spondent set up his claim thereto He claims
that his rights do not come In tue provision Of
the act of Aug. 8, 1886, and the court Is without
Jurisdiction TO pass auy decree in the premises,
and states that he files this answer because of
the attempt from the face of the bill TO fore
close and deprive him ofhis rights and claims,
without making him party thereto.
National Republican., 1887-01-01
Gedney House, New York,

Broadway and Fortieth street opposite Metro
politan Opera House and Casino. Hotel en-
trely new. Desirable for business men or
families European plan. Rooms u per day
upwards. Excellent restaurant. GEN. DAN
MAcAULEY & w. B. BOWERS
National Republican., 1887-01-01

DIR. HESLEY's Celery, Beet, and Iron ought
10 be In every house In the United States. II
will not only relieve, but will permanently
cure all nervous troubles-indigestion sleep.
lessness, neuralgia, chllls and fever, weak d.
gestion. SC, Leading physicians acknowledge
Il. Sold by druggists, Barbour 4 Hamilton,
wholesale agents, Washington.
National Republican., 1887-01-01

THE best regulator of digestive organs and
the best appetizer known is Angostura Bitters.
Try It, but beware Of imi tations Get from
your grocer or druggist tn genuine article,
manufactured by Dr. j. q. b. Siegert Il Sons.
National Republican., 1887-01-01

50 per gallon, 70 cents quart bottle. No, l
Rye Whisky, best In the world for the money,
at MoGee's, Ninth street, near b.
National Republican., 1887-01-01

AMusRMESTs.-Thea are very liable
to contract a severe cough or cold. A safe and
reliable cure is Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price
25 cents
National Republican., 1887-01-01

FULL DREss SUITS Elsemsn Bros, 7th < h.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-25
A Cha mlpagne Party

Last night the Board of Directors of
the Dry Sparkling Champagne Manu-
featuring Company gave pleasant lunch
at the Nadeau House. Owing to the
Grand Army banquet of the same night
there were many invited guests unable
to attend. The lunch was delightful,
and all present had an opportunity of
trying the new champagne made by this
company. The wine is new, being made
only month ago, but it is extremely
palatable, and when it grows little
more aged will be drink divine. The
Company will on next Wednesday re
peat the lunch of last night, and those
holding invitations are requested to be
at the Nadeau House at $50, Wednes-
day evening, March 2nd.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-25
A False lsunNOr.

There was a rumor yesterday on the
streets that one of the banks of this
city had been swindled out of $4,000 by
means of forged check. None Of the
bank officials approached in regard to
the matter professed TO have any knowl.
edge about it. neither could any informa.
tion be gathered in the Sheriffs or
Chief of Police office. Z. f. Spence,
President of the First National Bank,
and George H. Bonebrake, President OF
the Los Angeles National Bank, were
seen personally at a late hour last night,
and neither had heard the report. A
Director of the Farmers and Merchants
Bank was also seen, and he knew moth
ing Of the matter; and the officers of the
Los Angeles County and Southern Cali.
fornia banks were equally in the dark.
A man, to get away with any of our
city banks to the tune of $4,000, will
have to be very early riser and sit up
very late at night.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-25
THE WEATHER.
Indications that Jupiter p. May
Again Visit Us.

AEuAh SAsAs w.
SAN Francisco, February 24.--Twen.
ty.seven-hundredths of an inch of rain
fell during the past twenty-four hours.
Indications for the twenty-four hours
commencing A. M. February 25th. Cal
ifornia, fair weather.
CISCO. February 24.-One of the worst
snow and wiudstorms of the season com.
menced last night at 10 o'clock and still
continues. Over two feet of snow has
fallen. Snowplows are running to keep
the Central Pacific ro I'd open.
CILKoY, February "a 1t was raining
hard here to-day. The wind is southerly
with every prospect OF unsettled weather
ahead.
REDWOOD Cry, February 24.-This
section has been bountifully supplied
with rain and it is still coming down,
The crops will be success.
RUTHERFORD, CAL, February "a
The rain which fell in light showers
Yesterday came in regular downpours
this morning. One inch and eighteen
hundredths fell in twenty-four hours,
making nine teen inches and seven.hun-
dredths for the season.
LODI, February 24.-Hard rain to-day,
lasting four hours. Tonight it is clear.
LlvERMoRE, February 24.-Thirty. five
hundredths OF an inch of rain fell to.
day. 1t is clear tonight.
MERGED, Februery "a A heavy
shower of rain fell here this afternoon,
continuing about one hour. 1t was pre-.
ceded by light drizzle of two hours
duration. Roads throughout the adobe
strip in the valley are almost impassable
because of the depth of the mud. Crop
prospects continue to brighten, though
frosts during the intervals between the
rains prevent rapid growth.
TEMPLEroN, February 24.-Rain com.
menced falling this afternoon and con-
tinues.
TRucKEE. Cal, February PA
storm has set in, and it is now blowing
and drifting, giving indications of big
fall of snow. The railroad company
has suowplows in readiness, and crews
are prepared to keep the road fully open
for traffic. Eight inches of snow have
fallen to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-25
TIHEsOME INvEsTIGATION.
smith Called "a Liar and II Thicf
and wanting Proof of 1t.

SACRAMENTO, February 24.-The 1u-
vestigation Committee of the Assembly
met to-day and took more testimony rel
tive to the allegations that bills had been
changed on the file. Several witnesses
were introduced and testimony taken
relative to the character of Smith, the
Clerk through whom therevelations have
been made. Mr.. Goodman said that he
had never had convers ation with Falk
regarding the Sidewalk bill, or with
Shaen. He did not know Falk. He had
never spoken to any one with reference
to the bill, nor had he promised
money for its passage Or for its
manipulation while on the file.
Smith wished to ask Senator Moffitt
some questions, but the latter refused to
answer them. claiming that they should
be put by committee. Senator Moffitt
stated that he wished to prove that
Smith was thief, liar, etc., when
Smith arose and said that the Senator
would have to prove all this. He had
stood the insinuations Of the Senator as
long as he was going to, and now he
wished him to prove his charge.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-25
THE COAST.
Clerk Smith Apparently in
a Bad Fix.
THE CHARTER BILL PASSES.
.Opening of Abandoned Military
ReservatiOns-A Convict
Suicides.

Special TO the Herald BY the Associated Press
Special Dispatch to the HERALD.
SACRAMENTO, February pa large
number of politicians came up from San
Francisco tonight to contradict the tesi-
mony given by Smith. Among them
are Thomas Agnew and john S. Enos.
1t was mentioned by Moffitt that they
would not believe Smith under oath.
Agnew says he will have Smith arrested
for defam alton of character. Nielsen and
Others implicated are bitter in their de-
nuncation of Smith. Nielsen loaned
Smith a dollar to-day to show
he had no auimosity toward
Smith, but the transaction had
a suspicious look about it, after the
manner Nielsen svore against Smith.
Agnew, Nielsen, Pindar and Eaos held
consultation tonight at the Capital
Hotel. Pindar is at loss to know the
condition of Smiths mind. He thinks
he is crazy. Agnew will contradict
every thing tomorrow before the COM
mittee. It is not known what course
Enos will take. The Assembly is in
session debating the Appropriation bill.
The Senate is reading bills second
time. Both adjourned at IL o'clock.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-25
THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.

SENaIE.
SACRAMENTO, February 24.-By O
vote of 20 to l6, it was resolved to recon-
slider the vote by which the bill to
establish q normal school in the northern
mart of the State was lost and the bill
was replaced on the file for third read
ing. The Constitutional amendment
relative to the sessions Of the Legisla-
ture was lost by vote of II ayes to Il
noes. The following bills were finally
passed: Assembly bill appropriating
$4,000 for improvements at the Vet
erans' Home; Assembly bill appropria'
ting Sl5O annually for each inmate of
the Veterans Home; Senate bill pro-
viding for fre-proof building for the
protection OF the State school books;
Senate bill relating to trade marks; As
semb,y bill relating to the powers and
duties of municipal corporations; Sen
ate bill to regulate plumbing and drain
age; bill appropriating $2O,00O for
an asylum for insane criminals.
THE ASSEMBLY.
The Constitutional amendment ex.
empting church and school property
and benevolent institutions from taxa
ton was, after long and heated debate,
defeated by vote OF Is ayes to AZ noes.
Granger's Constitutional amendment,
relating to the regulation and control by
this State, of the waters thereof for ben.
eficial uses, was defeated by vote OF
So to 35. Granger changed his vote
and gave notice of reconsideration.
The General Appropriation bill was
considered in Committee OF the Whole.
The substitute bill, reported several
days ago, was adopted, it being thought
easier to strike out items from it than to
insert them in the original. Recess.
After recess the consideration OF the
General Appropriation bill was rt sumed.
Henry, of Butte, moved to strike out
Sl2, 900, for salary of State Engine er, and
insert $4,000. Hyde said that the State
Engineers salary is fixed at $4,000 a
year, and to adopt the amendment
would be to abolish the Office. The mo.
ton was adopted. The appropriation
for the salary OF the State Engineers
secretary was then fixed at S2i00 for one
year, and an appropriation of $4,000 for
main tanning the department tor the
fortieth fiscal year was stricken out.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-25
DeplOrable Condition of Chinese
ChrlstinnS.

LONDON, February PA Times Pc.
kin correspondent informs that paper
that the head of rich Christian family
at Sechuen has been executed. despite
the remonstrances of the French Minis.
ter. The correspondent says the situa.
tion of Christians in the Provinces of
Sechuen and Kiechow is deplorable, as
the Mandarins side with the Liberals
against the Christians. 1t is urgent that
the Pope send Legate to Pekin to ar.
range diinitely for the protection of
Christians throughout China and to avoid
the continuance of the present state of
affairs, which the correspondent thinks
will result in general persecution, to
be followed by massacre and civil war.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-25
WASHINGTON.
Gossip Respecting a Few Candi-
dates for office.

WASHINGTON, February 4.-Senator
Stanford called at the Executive Man.
sion with j. Marion Brooks, and intro.
duced him to the President as the newly.
appointed District Attorney for the
Southern District of California. Mr..
Stanford said that the charges, which
had been preferred against Brooks re-
Gently, were gotten up by his personal
enemies. President Cleveland said he
had examined the charges, and was of
the opinion that they did not specially
assail Brooks integrity. The President
turned to Brooks and told him that,
being now on the spot, he must work
out his own salvation. MIR. Cleveland
said he could do nothing more. Senator
Stanford, out of motives of delicacy and
in view of his large interests in railroads,
will not recommend any person for ap.
pointment as Interstate Commerce
Commissioner. Republican Senators
and Representatives from this coast ad.
wise the selection of either John +. Swift,
j. Mem. Shafter or L. Guy Phelphs.
Fair and Henley will recommend a
Democrat.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-25
AT w AIR.
The X. of L.. and the Anal q a ma.
tiOa Society seeking Trouble.

The X. of L.. and the Anna q a ms. :.
tiOa Society seeking Trouble.
PITTsBURG, February 24.--The Iron.
workers strike at Mengo Junction has
resulted in declaration of war between
the Amalgamation Association and the
Knights of Labor which may spread
throughout the entire country. The
trouble was caused by the differences of
authority of both associations to rule
the men. All efforts to compromise
have failed and open warfare has been
inaugurated. w. II. Bailey, of the
Executive Board of the Knights of La.
Dor, threatens to expel all Alnalgamated
men from other places, while Amalgam.
ated off cials will use all their powers of
persuasion to keep outsiders from going
to work. Bailey IS now on the ground,
and President Wiehe and Secretary
Martin, of the Amalgamated Association,
will remove their headquarters to Mengo
this afternoon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-25
FOR THE CHAM MPIONSHIP.
A Single-Scuu Race for $500 4
Side Arranged.

NEw YoRK, February 24.-Edward
Hanlan and Jake Gauden, oarsmen, met
at the Office of the Turf Field and
Farm to-day, and signed articles for
single.scull race, three miles with turn,
for $500 side and the championship.
on May Both next. The water will be
decided upon at the time of the final
deposit, May I'd. They deposit $1,000
each to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-25
An Opening for a Park Com mis-
siOner.

WASHINGTON, February "a Mr..
Montgomery, Commissioner of Parks,
called to-day on the President and mott
fed him of his desire to return to the
practice of his profession in Michigan in
the early summer. The President ex.
pressed his regret at losing the assist
ance of so valuable an officer, and re-.
quested Montgomery to remain ia Office
until there is an opportunity of finding o
successor.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-25
Wreck of an Unknown Bark.

VICTORIA, B. c., February 24.-In-
dams arrived from West Vancouver
Island report large bark wrecked. Out
of the crew of twenty, twelve
were drowned. The remainder are
among the Indians. The vessels name
is unknown. A steamer will be sent to
the relief of the survivors.